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US Supreme Court blocks Trump rule limiting mail voting, sides with Dem states
The Latest: Atlanta mayor: Opening businesses 'defies logic'
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Medical companies pummeled by outbreak; a fresh market opens
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related to the global economy, the work place and the spread of the virus.
Congress eyes new virus aid, but McConnell signals 'pause'
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress is sprinting to approve a $483 billion
Minor earthquake shakes Los Angeles area, no damage reported
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A minor earthquake shook the Los Angeles region early Wednesday but no damage was reported, authorities said.
Iran Guard reveals secret space program in satellite launch
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s Revolutionary Guard launched its first satellite into space Wednesday, dramatically revealing what experts described as a secret military space program that could advance its ballistic mi…
Court allows Arkansas ban on surgical abortions due to virus
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Wednesday allowed Arkansas to ban most surgical abortions during the coronavirus pandemic.
Sick of working from home? German hotels offer office rooms
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Cats refreshing their typing skills, kitchen crises, children interrupting conference calls: Working from home during the coronavirus lockdown can be trying, and a German hotel group is of…
NYC July 4 fireworks show will go on, in 'a different way'
NEW YORK (AP) — The coronavirus has sunk major New York City events from the St. Patrick’s Day Parade to the 50th anniversary Pride march, but the famous July Fourth fireworks extravaganza will happen in some form,…
The Latest: Britain's death toll more than 18,000 from virus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe ill…
Tyson Foods idling its largest pork plant amid Iowa outbreak
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Tyson Foods suspended operations Wednesday at an Iowa plant that is critical to the nation's pork supply but had been devastated by a growing coronavirus outbreak.
Georgia Democrat backing Trump says he's stepping down
ATLANTA (AP) — A Democratic state lawmaker from Georgia who recently broke with his party to
World Bank: Global remittances to drop 20% amid coronavirus
HAVANA (AP) — Remittances sent home by migrants from low- and middle-income countries are expected to drop around 20 percent this year amid the global economic slowdown caused by the novel coronavirus. the World Ba…
Germany condemns anti-Semitic disruption of memorial on Zoom
BERLIN (AP) — The German government has condemned an anti-Semitic incident that took place during an online Holocaust memorial event organized by the Israeli Embassy in Berlin.
Tensions mount as EU leaders mull huge virus recovery plan
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders are preparing for a new virtual summit to take stock of
Philippines protests China's sea claim, weapon pointing
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippines has protested China’s declaration that a Manila-claimed region in the disputed South China Sea is Chinese territory, and its aiming of weapons control radar at a Philippin…